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Beer urrum b Track Name Class Track Name Class A The Fig Tree walk 1.2km – 45min return F Gardner’s Falls 1km – 30min return - W o Park on the Maleny side of Little Yabba Creek. Walk across road bridge to the boardwalk entry. A sealed and Drive to the car park on the banks of the Obi Obi Creek — There is a short level walk down stream to the falls, od Mt Beerburrum (280m) ford Lookout Circuit 3 4 boardwalk track provides wheelchair access which highlights giant specimens of the Moreton Bay Fig. Avoid with a popular picnic spot and a large pool at the base of the falls. Road Mt Beerburrum 280m Bruce Highway touching the heart shaped leaves of the giant stinging tree. Mt Tunbubudla Matthew Flinders Park Wild Horse Mountain (123m) 3 G Mary Cairncross park 1.2km to 1.75km Beerburrum B 1.3km – Moderate Grade – 45min return to lookout or The Twins 338m and 296 m Mapleton Falls & wompoo Circuit One of the best remnants of subtropical rainforest in Australia with amazing views across to the Glass House TRAIN STATION Mountain View Lookout 4 Tibrogargan Circuit 4 Superb lookout next to car park with wheelchair access—picnic area and 1.3km circuit — spectacular views of Mountains and an excellent education centre. The Park has some very large trees which attract a rich variety waterfall and rainforest valley below. Listen for the Wompoo Fruit Dove calling from its treetop feeding sites. of birds. Many rare tree species flourish in this park and the endangered rainforest Wallabies (Pademelons) Trachyte Circuit 4 Mt Tibrogargan Summit (364m) 5 and Richmond Birdwing Butterfly may be seen. Visit www.mary-cairncross.com.au for more information or C linda Garrett reserve Circuit 700m – Moderate Grade – 20min return call (07) 5429 6122 everyday from 9am to 5pm. Palmwoods d Mt Ngungun (253m) 4 Western Boundary Walk 2 The walk is through wet eucalypt forest and palm groves with a boardwalk section next to Gheerulla Creek. a o Car parking is available on Delicia Road. H obi Boardwalk 30 mins return R Coochin Creek Camping & Picnic Area Tunnel Track 3 This delightful boardwalk illustrates the beginning of a long-term process of re-creating a sub tropical m

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r Ir To Donnybrook to the top of the Falls — the Picnic Creek Circuit — is 2.4km. Allow 45 minutes as the steps back up are quite e w e in Key to Tracks - Australian Standards steep. There is a natural pool and lush vegetation. The Kondalilla Falls Circuit descends to the valley below I Berganns walk 20min – Easy Grade B W ay and up the other side — allow 1 hour — the return track is strenuous. The original footpath from Berganns Road to Witta Road. In early days it was used by school children. Class 2 Track: easy and level, well-graded track, suitable for all fitness levels. It passes in sight of Berganns private cemetery and the first Lutheran Church in the district. Bruce Highway E sunshine Coast Hinterland Great walk (Main entrance) J Rutters Road Class 3 Track: gently sloping, well-defined track with slight inclines or few steps. This is the start of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk. This 60km walk crosses the Maleny-Mapleton Tete park Lake Somerset To Caboolture plateau and the Blackall Range. Towering Bunya Pines, rushing waterfalls and rugged, scarred landscapes Tete Park next to Crystal Waters Eco Village offers a beautiful little public picnic area and kids playground Historical Village Class 4 Track: distinct track usually with steep exposed slopes or many steps. Caution are some of the natural wonders to be discovered. There are a number of walks from 2 to 7 hours. Most on the banks of the Mary River. Drop down into the secluded Riparian Zone of the river and enjoy a swim. walks are not a circuit; you may need to arrange “drop off” and “pick up”. Be prepared — Phone 13 74 68, Early mornings or late afternoons are the best times to spot Platypuses. needed on loose gravel surfaces and exposed outlooks. Moderate level of fitness required. Maleny QPWS Office on (07) 5494 3983 or Kenilworth Office on (07) 5446 0925. www.nprsr.qld.gov.au To Brisbane K Great walk (Main entrance) Exit 157 Class 5 Track: Steep track with irregular surface and loose stones. russell Family park — Montville 60 Pumicestone Road This 56km circuit walk is located within the , near Kenilworth. It showcases the Requires rock-climbing experience and high level of physical fitness. This beautiful park, located in the centre of iconic Montville, is an oasis in the heart of the village. Enter via rugged natural beauty of the area from deep gorges to the top of the range. There is a variety of walking the main street public car park behind the information kiosk to find open green space with spring fed lagoons, experiences from half day walks to challenging four day circuit walks. Along the walk are 3 overnight easy walking paths, gas BBQs and picnic shelters, childrens playground and even a "flying fox" for the walkers camps. Bookings are required visit www.nprsr.qld.gov.au or call 13 74 68. Ensure you have a www.glasshousetourism.com.au more adventurous. copy of the Conondale Range Great Walk topographic map available from this number.